Day 1

I've been going back to school as a teacher for 33 years.  When I walked in my room for the first time this school year, I was paralyzed.  It was as if I'd never done this before.  I didn't know where to begin.  I didn't know what to do the first day.  I couldn't really remember my rules or procedures.  The amount of work it takes to get ready for the first day of school can be overwhelming.  I finally spent the afternoon unpiling desks, and arranging furniture.  I felt a lot better when I left.